The wife of Derek Chauvin,the officer charged for the death of George Floyd,Kellie Chauvin,has filed for divorce from the ex-Minneapolis police officer.
Attorneys for Kellie confirmed on Friday night that she is seeking the “dissolution of her marriage” to Chauvin.
"This evening, I spoke with Kellie Chauvin and her family. She is devastated by Mr. Floyd’s death and her utmost sympathy lies with his family, with his loved ones and with everyone who is grieving this tragedy. She has filed for dissolution of her marriage to Derek Chauvin," the Sekula Law Office said in a statement Friday night. "While Ms. Chauvin has no children from her current marriage, she respectfully requests that her children, her elder parents, and her extended family be given safety and privacy during this difficult time."
Three other officers were fired in connection to Floyd's death, but they are yet to be arrested or charged.
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| Ex beauty queen and wife of ex Minneapolis police officer charged for George Floyd death,Derek Chauvin files for divorce |
Derek has been reportedly granted a $500,000 bail,although the bond has yet to be posted.It has generated a lot of anger from people,who think he should not have been granted bail at all and should have been charged with a 1st degree murder,rather than the 3rd which he has been charged with.